Traveling Guatemala: Central America’s most underrated travel destination

Table of Contents Table of Contents Flying into Guatemala City Visiting Antigua, the ex-capital Lake Atitlan Guatemala is a country that has become somewhat of an underrated travel destination, and I have no clue why. Choosing to travel to Guatemala and …

Guatemala describes US tariffs as having a serious impact

During the presentation of the Market Intelligence report, the official explained that Guatemala is facing a problem in which its shipments to the northern nation will have to pay $461 million, which were not previously included in the costs. This has …

US tariffs violate free trade deal with Central America, Guatemala says

GUATEMALA CITY,  (Reuters) – Guatemala’s government said yesterday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s baseline 10% tariffs violate the provisions of DR-CAFTA, a free trade agreement between the U.S., the Dominican Republic and Central American countries …

Guatemala liable over attacks on hydro project

A split ICSID tribunal has ordered Guatemala to pay US$68.5 million plus interest to a Panamanian entity for failing to protect a hydroelectric power plant project from attacks by protestors. Register for limited access Register for free to receive GAR’s …

SWJ El Centro Book Review – The Dilemma of Lawlessness: Organized Crime, Violence, Prosperity, and Security along ...

Ralph Espach, Daniel Haering, Javier M. Quinoñez, and Miguel C. Giron, The Dilemma of Lawlessness: Organized Crime, Violence, Prosperity, and Security along Guatemala’s Borders. Quantico, VA: Marine Corps University Press, [ISBN 978-0-9973174-4-2 Paperback …

DOJ: Guatemala citizen charged with illegal reentry in Rochester Border Patrol stop

The Department of Justice released information Wednesday on a March 24 Rochester traffic stop initiated by Homeland Security Investigations (Border Patrol) agents that resulted in multiple people being detained and an internal investigation by the …

Rotary sent three to Guatemala

y the time the Mountaineer gets into your mailboxes, Cami Hillis, Samantha Bjornestad, and Brianna Terry will be home from their trip to Guatemala. I'll admit I had to look on a map to see where it was. This article will just be a teaser as I can't …

Press freedom group urges Guatemala government to investigate journalist murder

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) demanded an investigation on Friday into the murder of Guatemalan journalist Carmen Ismael Alonzo Gonzalez, who was shot last week. In the background of a surge in violence against journalists, RSF urged the government to …

Local teacher supports education in Guatemala

Scholarships for Our Future program opens in Guatemala

In a press conference, the Secretary of Social Communication of the Presidency, Santiago Palomo, emphasized that up to March 30 they received 7,866 registrations on the web page. These figures reflect hope, confidence and commitment to open real …